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Barnama
30-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
SejaTi MADANI: Catfish Project Transforms Rural Economy In Kampung Kuala Pertang
KUALA KRAI, May 30 (Bernama) -- A catfish farming project spearheaded by the Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP) of Kampung Kuala Pertang is gaining strong market traction, proving the potential of rural communities in generating new grassroots economic opportunities. Implemented under the Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI (SejaTi MADANI) initiative, the aquaculture project not only provides an additional source of income for the villagers but also has the potential to serve as a foundation for a more structured development of micro-enterprises in the future. According to Kampung Kuala Pertang JPKKP chairman Adnan Mat Yassin, the project which began in mid-January with RM100,000 in funding from the government saw its first harvest on May 1. 'We kicked off the project by releasing 39,000 catfish fry into eight canvas ponds. We began selling the first harvest on May 1, and in just two weeks, sales reached 35 kilogrammes, generating nearly RM1,000 in income. 'Demand keeps rising, not just from locals but also from school canteen operators and restaurants around Kuala Krai. We can barely keep up,' he told Bernama when met in Kampung Kuala Pertang recently. Adnan said the catfish is sold at RM8 per kilogramme or RM9 per kilogramme if cleaned. While they have yet to estimate the overall profit as the first harvest is still ongoing, Adnan is confident the project has the potential to grow and serve as a starting point for a new rural economy. 'Right now, our focus is on ensuring the first harvest runs smoothly. From there, we'll evaluate the actual potential of expanding this project into a structured small enterprise,' he said, expressing optimism that the project could enhance the participants' skills and economic growth. Assisted by 12 other committee members, he also plans to use part of the sales revenue to expand the number of ponds or start a second breeding cycle in July.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
SejaTi MADANI: Catfish project transforms rural economy in Kampung Kuala Pertang
KUALA KRAI: A catfish farming project spearheaded by the Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP) of Kampung Kuala Pertang is gaining strong market traction, proving the potential of rural communities in generating new grassroots economic opportunities. Implemented under the Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI (SejaTi MADANI) initiative, the aquaculture project not only provides an additional source of income for the villagers but also has the potential to serve as a foundation for a more structured development of micro-enterprises in the future. According to Kampung Kuala Pertang JPKKP chairman Adnan Mat Yassin, the project which began in mid-January with RM100,000 in funding from the government saw its first harvest on May 1. 'We kicked off the project by releasing 39,000 catfish fry into eight canvas ponds. We began selling the first harvest on May 1, and in just two weeks, sales reached 35 kilogrammes, generating nearly RM1,000 in income. 'Demand keeps rising, not just from locals but also from school canteen operators and restaurants around Kuala Krai. We can barely keep up,' he told Bernama when met in Kampung Kuala Pertang recently. Adnan said the catfish is sold at RM8 per kilogramme or RM9 per kilogramme if cleaned. While they have yet to estimate the overall profit as the first harvest is still ongoing, Adnan is confident the project has the potential to grow and serve as a starting point for a new rural economy. 'Right now, our focus is on ensuring the first harvest runs smoothly. From there, we'll evaluate the actual potential of expanding this project into a structured small enterprise,' he said, expressing optimism that the project could enhance the participants' skills and economic growth. Assisted by 12 other committee members, he also plans to use part of the sales revenue to expand the number of ponds or start a second breeding cycle in July. Baharum Mat Daud, head of freshwater fish farming monitoring in Kampung Kuala Pertang said a total of 11 canvas ponds are used for the project, eight for the main cultivation and three for sorting fish according to their size and weight. 'Each day, around 11 kilogrammes of pellet feed are used to maintain the healthy growth of the catfish. The maintenance isn't too difficult, we just need to make sure the ponds are clean and the water is changed when necessary,' he said. Meanwhile, housewife Kartini Ahmad, 52, said the project has made it easier for her to get fresh catfish without needing to go into town. Before, if we wanted to eat catfish, we had to wait for mobile vendors to come by, and even then, catfish wasn't always available. Now, it's just 500 metres away from home, fresh and affordable,' she said. Factory worker Mohd Abdul Khalid Mohammad, 54, hopes the catfish farming project will continue, as its spillover benefits are enjoyed by the local community. SejaTi MADANI is a MADANI Government initiative aimed at stimulating economic activities at the community level and raising income by providing up to RM100,000 in funding to eligible communities. The programme is part of the broader Madani Economy framework, focused on improving the people's well-being by raising income floors and strengthening local economies.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Kuala Krai catfish project boosts rural economy, income
KUALA KRAI: A catfish farming project spearheaded by the Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP) of Kampung Kuala Pertang is gaining strong market traction, proving the potential of rural communities in generating new grassroots economic opportunities. Implemented under the Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI (SejaTi MADANI) initiative, the aquaculture project not only provides an additional source of income for the villagers but also has the potential to serve as a foundation for a more structured development of micro-enterprises in the future. According to Kampung Kuala Pertang JPKKP chairman Adnan Mat Yassin, the project which began in mid-January with RM100,000 in funding from the government saw its first harvest on May 1. 'We kicked off the project by releasing 39,000 catfish fry into eight canvas ponds. We began selling the first harvest on May 1, and in just two weeks, sales reached 35 kilogrammes, generating nearly RM1,000 in income. 'Demand keeps rising, not just from locals but also from school canteen operators and restaurants around Kuala Krai. We can barely keep up,' he told Bernama when met in Kampung Kuala Pertang recently. Adnan said the catfish is sold at RM8 per kilogramme or RM9 per kilogramme if cleaned. While they have yet to estimate the overall profit as the first harvest is still ongoing, Adnan is confident the project has the potential to grow and serve as a starting point for a new rural economy. 'Right now, our focus is on ensuring the first harvest runs smoothly. From there, we'll evaluate the actual potential of expanding this project into a structured small enterprise,' he said, expressing optimism that the project could enhance the participants' skills and economic growth. Assisted by 12 other committee members, he also plans to use part of the sales revenue to expand the number of ponds or start a second breeding cycle in July. Baharum Mat Daud, head of freshwater fish farming monitoring in Kampung Kuala Pertang said a total of 11 canvas ponds are used for the project, eight for the main cultivation and three for sorting fish according to their size and weight. 'Each day, around 11 kilogrammes of pellet feed are used to maintain the healthy growth of the catfish. The maintenance isn't too difficult, we just need to make sure the ponds are clean and the water is changed when necessary,' he said. Meanwhile, housewife Kartini Ahmad, 52, said the project has made it easier for her to get fresh catfish without needing to go into town. Before, if we wanted to eat catfish, we had to wait for mobile vendors to come by, and even then, catfish wasn't always available. Now, it's just 500 metres away from home, fresh and affordable,' she said. Factory worker Mohd Abdul Khalid Mohammad, 54, hopes the catfish farming project will continue, as its spillover benefits are enjoyed by the local community. SejaTi MADANI is a MADANI Government initiative aimed at stimulating economic activities at the community level and raising income by providing up to RM100,000 in funding to eligible communities. The programme is part of the broader Madani Economy framework, focused on improving the people's well-being by raising income floors and strengthening local economies.
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Sejati MADANI: Catfish Farming Project Promises New Economic Opportunities For Residents In Tapah Road
GENERAL TAPAH, 25 April (Bernama) -- A community-driven effort to build 10 cement ponds for a catfish farming project in Kampung Pekan Keci/Kampung Mak Teh is creating promising new economic opportunities for residents. Launched last November with an allocation of RM100,000 under the Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI (Sejati MADANI) programme, the project is expected to generate a five-figure income following its first harvest next month. Chairman of the Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK), Shaiful Haikal Ahmad Sapian, 37, said a total of 50,000 catfish fry have been placed in the ponds in stages since January. 'Catfish was selected because it's a hardy species that's easy to farm and enjoys steady demand in both urban and rural markets,' he told Bernama during a recent visit to the project site in Air Kuning, a small town in the Batang Padang district, which is in the Ayer Kuning state constituency and the Tapah parliamentary constituency. This small town has now become a focal point after the Election Commission (EC) called for the Ayer Kuning state by-election following the death of the incumbent Assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin last February 22. Polling for the Ayer Kuning by-election is tomorrow. According to Shaiful Haikal, for this inaugural project, each pond uses clean water sourced from the Batang Padand River and organic pellet feed to ensure the catfish remain fresh and free from the usual muddy smell often associated with pond-reared fish. The project is carried out through a gotong-royong (communal work) initiative involving committee members and villagers, who have also been trained in pond management and site maintenance. 'When the first harvest is ready, we plan to distribute the profits into the JPKK fund to support welfare activities and the provision of public facilities in the village. We want everyone in the community to benefit from it,' said Shaiful Haikal, who is a father of two. The project, which has received technical guidance from the Perak Fisheries Department, has attracted the attention of several wholesalers keen to become regular buyers.
